A mild white frost furred the edges of the oleander leaves and the black fingers of the courtyard vine.

The seedlings are early emerging and can withstand mild frosts in the spring.

Supported by metal hoops, and open at the sides for ventilation, these structures also protect against wind and mild frost.

When the mildest frost, one of those tentative breaths of winter September often brings, could blast it black overnight?

However, it cannot stand even mild frost.

Winter days are often cloudless, the daytime temperature never drops below freezing but there may be a mild frost at night.

There is a mild frost throughout March, and temperatures begin to climb in April.

It is resistant to mild frosts and can be grown in coastal areas, with some protection.

It is tolerant of a range of climatic conditions and can withstand mild frosts.

It is a climbing plant with deep green leaves and yellowish flowers, tolerating only very mild frost.